These N series models are designed to provide fast data access, simultaneous multiprotocol support,
expandability, upgradeability, and low maintenance requirements. Additional functions, such as
snapshot, compliance, mirroring, and business continuance capability, are available through optional
licensed functions.

The N5600 storage controller supports both the EXN1000 SATA storage expansion unit and the EXN2000
Fibre Channel storage expansion unit. At least one storage expansion unit must be attached to the
N5600. A maximum of 36 storage expansion units may be attached in a standard high-availability
configuration (Model A20), unless dual-path cabling is used; if the Dual-Path FC Cabling
feature is installed, the maximum is 24. Thirty storage expansion units may be attached in a
standalone configuration (Model A10). The EXN1000 storage expansion unit can be configured
with 4 to 14 disk drives of 250 GB or 500 GB physical capacity. The EXN2000 storage expansion unit
can be configured with 5 to 14 disk drives of 144 GB or 300 GB physical storage capacity. EXN1000
SATA storage expansion units and EXN2000 FC storage expansion units may not share the same FC loop.

The IBM System Storage N5600 storage controllers are designed to
interoperate with products capable of data transmission in the
industry-standard iSCSI, CIFS, FCP, and NFS protocols. These include the
IBM System p, IBM System i (NFS only), IBM System x, and IBM
System z (NFS only) servers. The N5600 storage controllers consist of
the Model A10 and Model A20, and associated software.

The Model A10 is designed to provide a single-node storage
controller with iSCSI support, and NFS, CIFS, and FCP support via
optional features. The N5600 Model A10 is a 3U storage controller
that must be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack. The N5600 storage
controller does not include storage in the base chassis. The base
chassis includes:

3U, standard 19-inch rack mount enclosure

Two 1.8 GHz 64-bit processors

Eight GB DDR-400 ECC memory

Four integrated gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports

Four integrated 4-Gbps SFF Fibre Channel ports

Three PCI-Express (PCIe) expansion slots

One serial console port

One integrated Remote LAN Management (RLM) port

Redundant hot-swappable, auto-ranging power supplies and cooling fans

The maximum number of additional (optional) expansion adapters is three
per node. A fourth expansion slot is used for the standard (included
with the N5600) 512 MB NVRAM adapter card. The Model A10 can be
upgraded to a maximum of five multipath FC loops (10 FC ports) via the
addition of three optional FC HBAs for Disk Attachment (feature number
1014). The 5 loops will support a maximum of 420 total disk drives. The
Model A10 can be upgraded to a maximum of 16 gigabit Ethernet ports
via the addition of three optional quad-port copper NICs (feature number
1022 or 1023). The Model A10 may be upgraded to a Model A20.
The upgrade from a Model A10 to a Model A20 is a disruptive
upgrade.

The Model A20 is designed to provide identical function as the N5600
Model A10, but with the addition of a second processing node and the
Clustered Failover (CFO) licensed function. The Model A20 also
supports a maximum of 504 drives, 16 GB of DDR-400 memory, and ten
backend Fibre Channel loops. The Model A20 consists of four
processors that are designed to provide failover and failback function,
helping improve overall availability. For the Model A20, each node
is a 3U rack-mountable storage controller. Therefore, the Model A20
occupies a total of 6U of rack space.

The Model A20 includes:

6U, standard 19-inch rack mount enclosure

Four 1.8 GHz 64-bit processors

16 GB DDR-400 ECC memory

Eight integrated gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports

Eight integrated 4-Gbps SFF Fibre Channel ports

Six PCIe expansion slots

Two serial console ports

Two integrated RLM ports

Redundant hot-swappable, auto-ranging power supplies and cooling fans

For the Model A20, the maximum number of additional expansion
adapters is six. The Model A20 can be upgraded to a maximum of ten
multipath FC loops (20 4-Gbps FC ports) via the addition of six optional
FC HBA for Disk Attachments (feature number 1014). The Model A20
can be upgraded to a maximum of 32 gigabit Ethernet ports via the
addition of six optional quad-port copper gigabit Ethernet NICs (feature
number 1022 or 1023).

The physical proximity of the two processing nodes within a
Model A20 (with respect to each other) is determined by which
Infiniband cluster interconnect cables are ordered (feature numbers 1037,
1038, 1039, 1040, and 1041). Optical cables, #1040 and #1041, also
require feature number 1042.

The N5600 storage controller Models A10 and A20 require at least one
storage expansion unit, either an EXN1000 or an EXN2000. The EXN1000
storage expansion unit provides a 3U rack-mountable disk enclosure
containing 4 and up to a maximum of 14, serial advanced technology
attachment (SATA) disk drives, either in 250 GB or 500 GB physical
capacities. The EXN2000 storage expansion unit provides a 3U
rack-mountable disk enclosure containing 5 and up to a maximum of 14, FC
disk drives. The EXN2000 supports the following FC disk drive speeds and
capacities:

Each EXNx000 storage expansion unit contains a maximum of 14 disk drives,
all of a particular type (rotational speed and capacity). For the
initial order of the IBM System Storage N5600, you may
not
include EXNx000 storage expansion units containing more than two types
(rotational speed and capacity) of disk drives.

The maximum raw storage capacity of the N5600 system is determined only
by the number of disk drives supported, regardless of capacity. The
N5600 Model A10 supports 420 hard drive spindles; Model A20
supports 504 (336 with redundant cabling).

The following table describes the maximum supported total physical
storage capacity for the N5600 Model A10:

EXN1000 SATA storage expansion units and EXN2000 FC storage expansion
units must not share a Fibre Channel loop. A maximum of six storage
expansion units (EXN1000 or EXN2000) are supported on a single Fibre
Channel loop.

Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act

The IBM System Storage N5600 is capable, as of
December 8, 2006, when used in accordance with IBM's associated documentation, of
satisfying the applicable requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any
assistive technology used with the product properly interoperates with it. A US Section 508
Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) can be requested via IBM's web site at

Business Partner information

If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to
Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required
(use IBM ID).

A 50-micron optical loopback cable with LC connectors is included with this feature.

The Model A10 allows a maximum of three of this feature; Model A20 allows a maximum of
six.

2-Port 4-Gbps FC HBA-Target (#1017):
This feature provides one PCIe dual-port 4-Gbps HBA for FCP target ports. This adapter may
only be used to provide target ports in lieu of the onboard target ports; it may not be used to
attach storage expansion units. It auto-negotiates connections of 1-Gbps, 2-Gbps, or 4-Gbps. Two
SFF multimode optical ports with LC connectors support the following cable lengths:

Cluster cables

Cluster cables are only required for 2868 Model A20. One of the cable features must be
included in an order for the Model A20. These cables are used to connect the two nodes of the
Model A20. If fiber cables are ordered, feature number 1042 must also be ordered.

Each cable feature provides the two cables required; a quantity of only one should be ordered.
Feature #1042, if required, provides four converters; only one of this feature needs to be ordered.

The cabling features are:

2m Copper Cluster 4X IB Cbl (#1037)

5m Copper Cluster 4X IB Cbl (#1038)

10m Copper Cluster 4X IB Cbl (#1039)

5m Fiber Cluster 4X IB Cbl (#1040)

30m Fiber Cluster 4X IB Cbl (#1041)

Copper-Fiber Converter (#1042)

Licensed function features

Licensed functions are authorized at the 2868 system level. Only one feature is required per 2868
system, regardless of the physical capacity within the 2868 system or the number of attached
expansion units.

The following licensed functions are provided with the N5600 Models A10 and A20, at no
additional charge:

Licensed function indicators

Data ONTAP (#6000 and #6050):
This feature enables the Data ONTAP licensed function. Data ONTAP is an optimized, scalable,
and flexible operating system for the IBM N series storage controllers that is designed for
heterogeneous environments. Data ONTAP is designed to deliver flexible management and high
availability, support business continuance, and support data retention, thereby helping reduce
storage management complexity in your enterprise. Data ONTAP includes iSCSI, FlexShare, FlexCache,
FlexVol, and Snapshot support.

The corequisite 2870 feature must be specified to establish authorization for use of the Data ONTAP
licensed function.

CIFS (#7601 and #6051):
This feature enables the CIFS licensed function, which is designed to provide connectivity to
client machines so that data can be transferred via the CIFS protocol. This feature is also used
for maintenance billing purposes.

The corequisite 2870 feature must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the CIFS
licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.

HTTP (#7602 and #6052):
This feature enables the HTTP licensed function, which is designed to provide data transfer to
and from the N5600 storage controllers via the HTTP protocol. This feature is also used for
maintenance billing purposes.

The corequisite 2870 feature must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the HTTP
licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.

NFS (#7603 and #6053):
This feature enables the NFS licensed function provided the customer has applied a feature
activation code that is made available by IBM. The NFS licensed function is designed to provide
connectivity to client machines that transfer data via the NFS protocol. This feature is also used
for maintenance billing purposes.

The corequisite 2870 feature must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the NFS
licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.

CFO (#6054  A20 only):
Installed on a pair of N series storage controllers, this feature is designed to enable the
transfer of data service from an unavailable controller to the other controller in the cluster. It
is designed to deliver a robust and highly available data service for business-critical
environments. This feature applies to the N5600 Model A20 only.

FlexClone (#7605 and #6055):
This feature enables the FlexClone licensed function provided the customer has applied a
feature activation code that is made available by IBM. FlexClone is designed to enable true cloning
 near-instant replication of data volumes and data sets  without requiring additional storage
space at the time of creation. This feature is also used for maintenance billing purposes.

The corequisite 2870 feature must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the FlexClone
licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.

MultiStore (#7606 and #6056):
This feature enables the MultiStore licensed function provided the customer has applied a
feature activation code that is made available by IBM. MultiStore is designed to enable
multiprotocol storage consolidation across enterprises. It is designed to provide partitioning of
network and storage resources, and enable multidomain and multiserver consolidation on a single
storage appliance. In addition, it is designed to help reduce data management cost by introducing a
tiered management model enabling cost-effective administration. This feature is also used for
maintenance billing purposes.

The corequisite 2870 feature must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the MultiStore
licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.

Note:
The combination of Fibre Channel Protocol (#7618) and MultiStore (#7606) is supported only on
virtual filer 0. They are otherwise mutually exclusive.

SnapMirror (#7607 and #6057):
This feature enables the SnapMirror licensed function provided the customer has applied a
feature activation code that is made available by IBM. SnapMirror is designed to replicate data
between one or more N series storage controllers. It is designed to continually update the mirrored
data to help keep it current and available for disaster recovery, offloading tape backup, read-only
data distribution, testing on nonproduction systems, and online data migration. This feature is
also used for maintenance billing purposes.

The corequisite 2870 feature must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the SnapMirror
licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.

SnapLock Compliance (#7608 and #6058):
This feature enables the SnapLock Compliance licensed function provided the customer has
applied a feature activation code that is made available by IBM. This feature is also used for
maintenance billing purposes.

The corequisite 2870 feature must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the SnapLock
Compliance licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.

SnapLock Enterprise (#7609 and #6059):
This feature enables the SnapLock Enterprise licensed function provided the customer has
applied a feature activation code that is made available by IBM. SnapLock Enterprise is designed to
provide high performance and high-security data permanence to disk-based primary and secondary N5600
storage subsystems. An integrated element of the proven IBM Data ONTAP operating system, SnapLock
software is designed to support the accuracy, integrity, and security of data by helping prevent the
alteration of business records and allow rapid online access for long periods of time. SnapLock
Enterprise allows administrators to delete entire SnapLock Enterprise volumes. However, it is
designed to prevent any SnapLock Enterprise user or administrator from deleting or modifying
individual SnapLock Enterprise WORM records. This feature is also used for maintenance billing
purposes.

The corequisite 2870 feature must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the SnapLock
Enterprise licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.

SnapMover (#6060  Model A20 only):
This feature enables the SnapMover licensed function provided the customer has applied a
feature activation code that is made available by IBM. SnapMover is designed to provide a no-copy
data migration solution for workload distribution among N series storage controllers sharing common
backend storage while avoiding impact to data availability and disruption to users. This helps
organizations to efficiently address evolving storage and performance requirements while maintaining
user productivity. This feature is also used for maintenance billing purposes.

The corequisite 2870 feature number must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the
SnapMover licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.

SnapRestore (#7611 and #6061):
This feature enables the SnapRestore licensed function provided the customer has applied a
feature activation code that is made available by IBM. SnapRestore is designed to help an
enterprise to recover from data loss that may occur due to user error, viruses, or many other
disasters. SnapRestore is designed to help users recover data, from individual files to
multi-terabyte volumes, using snapshot copies, to help allow quick resumption of operations. This
feature is also used for maintenance billing purposes.

The corequisite 2870 feature must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the SnapRestore
licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.

SnapVault features

SnapVault provides a centralized disk-based backup solution for heterogeneous storage environments.
Storing backup data in multiple snapshot copies on the SnapVault secondary storage system from
multiple SnapVault primary systems helps let enterprises keep weeks of backups online for fast
restoration. Backing up multiple SnapVault primary storage systems to a single SnapShot copy on a
large SnapVault secondary storage system can help allow enterprises to centralize their backup and
restore operations in a single location. SnapVault primary storage systems can be local or remote
N5600 storage controllers, Windows servers, or UNIX servers connected via a LAN or a WAN. The
SnapVault secondary storage system can also be located at a remote disaster recovery site to help
protect against production site failures.

SnapVault Primary (#7612 and #6062):
This feature enables the SnapVault Primary licensed function provided the customer has applied
a feature activation code that is made available by IBM. This feature is also used for maintenance
billing purposes.

The corequisite 2870 feature must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the SnapVault
Primary licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.

SnapVault Secondary (#7613 and #6063):
This feature enables the SnapVault Secondary licensed function provided the customer has
applied a feature activation code that is made available by IBM. This feature is also used for
maintenance billing purposes.

The corequisite 2870 feature must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the SnapVault
Secondary licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.

LockVault Compliance (#7614 and #6064):
This feature enables the LockVault licensed function provided the customer has applied a
feature activation code that is made available by IBM. This feature is also used for maintenance
billing purposes.

The corequisite 2870 feature must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the LockVault
licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.

LockVault Enterprise (#7615 and #6065):
This feature enables the LockVault licensed function provided the customer has applied a
feature activation code that is made available by IBM. LockVault Enterprise is designed to support
backup and disaster recovery, and helps deliver comprehensive, integrated data protection for
unstructured data. LockVault integrates SnapLock Enterprise and SnapVault technologies to create a
solution specifically designed to help address compliance issues for unstructured data. LockVault
is designed to allow customers to make WORM backups of their unstructured data, by simply copying
and storing only the unique blocks that have been written since the most recent incremental backup.
This feature is also used for maintenance billing purposes.

The corequisite 2870 feature must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the LockVault
licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.

SyncMirror (#7616 and #6066):
This feature is designed to provide the capability to create and maintain a mirror copy of data
on another N5600 storage controller. SyncMirror is designed to provide local synchronous data
replication capability. By maintaining two copies of data online, SyncMirror is designed to help
protect your data against hardware outages, including triple disk failure. When used with the IBM
N5600 Clustered Failover high-availability solution, SyncMirror is designed to help you to achieve a
high level of data availability. Both N5600 storage controllers must have the same configuration.

This feature enables the SyncMirror licensed function provided the customer has applied a feature
activation code that is made available by IBM. This feature is also used for maintenance billing
purposes.

The corequisite 2870 feature number must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the
SyncMirror licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.

SnapValidator (#7617 and #6067):
This feature enables the SnapValidator licensed function provided the customer has applied a
feature activation code that is made available by IBM. SnapValidator is tightly integrated with the
Oracle database architecture and complies with the Oracle HARD initiative. It is designed to detect
and prevent potential corruptions of Oracle data before they happen. By adding intelligence and
database awareness to modular storage systems (across SAN, iSAN, and NAS protocols), IBM N5600
SnapValidator helps to enable advanced database protection functionality to a broader array of
organizations. This feature is also used for maintenance billing purposes.

The corequisite 2870 feature number must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the
SnapValidator licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.

Fibre Channel Protocol (#7618 and #6068):
This feature enables the Fibre Channel Protocol licensed function, which is designed to provide
connectivity to client machines that transfer data via the FCP protocol provided the customer has
applied a feature activation code that is made available by IBM. This feature is also used for
maintenance billing purposes.

The corequisite 2870 feature number must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the
Fibre Channel Protocol licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.

Note:
The combination of Fibre Channel Protocol (#7618 and #6068) and MultiStore (#7606 and #6056) is
supported only on virtual filer 0. They are otherwise mutually exclusive.

Disk Sanitization (#7619 and #6069):
This feature enables the Disk Sanitization licensed function provided the customer has applied
a feature activation code that is made available by IBM. This feature is also used for maintenance
billing purposes.

The corequisite 2870 feature number must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the
Fibre Channel Protocol licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.

SnapManager/Exchange  Filer (#7620 and #6070):
This feature enables the SnapManager/Exchange  Filer licensed function provided the customer
has applied a feature activation code that is made available by IBM. IBM SnapManager for
Microsoft Exchange is a comprehensive data management solution designed to streamline storage
management while simplifying configuration, backup, and restore operations for Exchange databases.
Deployed in combination with N5600 storage systems, SnapManager software is designed to provide
near-instantaneous hot backups and rapid restores to help you achieve a combination of availability,
scalability, performance, and reliability for Exchange environments.

This feature allows connectivity of any number of exchange servers to one N5600 storage controller.
This feature is also used for maintenance billing purposes.

The corequisite 2870 feature number must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the
Fibre Channel Protocol licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.

SnapManager/SQL  Filer (#7621 and #6071):
This feature enables the SnapManager/SQL  Filer licensed function provided the customer has
applied a feature activation code that is made available by IBM. IBM SnapManager for Microsoft SQL
is a comprehensive data management solution designed to streamline storage management while
simplifying configuration, backup, and restore operations for Exchange databases. Deployed in
combination with N5600 storage systems, SnapManager software is designed to provide
near-instantaneous hot backups and rapid restores to help you achieve a combination of availability,
scalability, performance, and reliability for SQL environments.

This feature allows connectivity of any number of SQL servers to one N5600 storage controller. This
feature is also used for maintenance billing purposes.

The corequisite 2870 feature number must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the
Fibre Channel Protocol licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.

NearStore (#7622 and #6072):
This feature is designed to help optimize an N5600 storage controller for data protection and
retention applications. It enables additional concurrent streams and SnapVault for NetBackup.

MetroCluster (#6073  Model A20 only):
This feature is an integrated, high-availability, and business-continuance solution designed to
leverage proven technologies from IBM. It expands the capabilities of the IBM N series portfolio of
high-availability and disaster recovery solutions  a portfolio that includes failover, data
replication, and backup solutions. MetroCluster is designed to be a simple-to-administer solution
that extends failover capability from within a data center to a remote site. It is also designed to
provide replication of data from the primary site to a remote site, helping keep data at the remote
site current. The combination of failover and data replication aids in the recovery from disaster
 helping prevent loss of data  in less time than otherwise possible.

Host software

SnapDrive for AIX

These features provide a software application designed to enhance the storage management
capabilities in an AIX environment, including easier dynamic volume management, cluster management,
snapshot management, and replication management. One feature must be ordered for each host on which
the feature will be installed.

Notes

Use of these features with FCP attachment requires the FCP Protocol feature, #7618 or #6068, on the
N5600, as well as corequisite features #8110 and #8119.

If running with iSCSI, the iSCSI Host Support Kit is required. The iSCSI Host Support Kit is
available for download from

SnapDrive  AIX 1-2 Procs (#8000):
This feature provides SnapDrive for AIX support for a single host
with 1 or 2 processors.

SnapDrive  AIX 3-4 Procs (#8001):
This feature provides SnapDrive for AIX support for a single host
with 3 or 4 processors.

SnapDrive  AIX 5-8 Procs (#8002):
This feature provides SnapDrive for AIX support for a single host
with 5, 6, 7, or 8 processors.

SnapDrive  AIX 9+ Procs (#8003):
This feature provides SnapDrive for AIX support for a single host
with 9 or more processors.

SnapDrive for HP-UX

These features provide a software application designed to enhance the
storage management capabilities in an HP-UX environment, including easier
dynamic volume management, cluster management, snapshot management, and
replication management. One feature must be ordered for each host on
which the feature will be installed.

Notes

Use of these features with FCP attachment requires the FCP Protocol
feature, #7618 or #6068, on the N5600, as well as corequisite #8121.

SnapDrive  HPUX 1-2 Procs (#8004):
This feature provides SnapDrive for HPUX support for a single host
with 1 or 2 processors.

SnapDrive  HPUX 3-4 Procs (#8005):
This feature provides SnapDrive for HPUX support for a single host
with 3 or 4 processors.

SnapDrive  HPUX 5-8 Procs (#8006):
This feature provides SnapDrive for HPUX support for a single host
with 5 to 8 processors.

SnapDrive  HPUX 9+ Procs (#8007):
This feature provides SnapDrive for HPUX support for a single host
with 9 or more processors.

SnapDrive for Solaris

These features provide a software application designed to enhance the
storage management capabilities in a Solaris environment, including
easier dynamic volume management, cluster management, snapshot
management, and replication management. One feature must be ordered for
each host on which the feature will be installed.

Notes

Use of these features with FCP attachment requires the FCP Protocol
feature, #7618 or #6068, on the N5600, as well as corequisite #8122.

SnapDrive  Solaris 1-2 Proc (#8008):
This feature provides SnapDrive for Solaris support for a single
host with 1 or 2 processors.

SnapDrive  Solaris 3-4 Proc (#8009):
This feature provides SnapDrive for Solaris support for a single
host with 3 or 4 processors.

SnapDrive  Solaris 5-8 Proc (#8010):
This feature provides SnapDrive for Solaris support for a single
host with 5 to 8 processors.

SnapDrive  Solaris 9+ Procs (#8011):
This feature provides SnapDrive for Solaris support for a single
host with 9 or more processors.

SnapDrive for Linux

These features provide a software application designed to enhance the
storage management capabilities in a Linux environment, including easier
dynamic volume management, cluster management, snapshot management, and
replication management. One feature must be ordered for each host on
which the feature will be installed.

Notes

Use of these features with FCP attachment requires the FCP Protocol
feature, #7618 or #6068, on the N5600, as well as corequisite #8120.

If running with iSCSI, the iSCSI Host Support Kit is required. The iSCSI
Host Support Kit is available for download from

SnapDrive  Linux 1-2 Procs (#8020):
This feature provides SnapDrive for Linux support for a single host
with 1 or 2 processors.

SnapDrive  Linux 3-4 Procs (#8021):
This feature provides SnapDrive for Linux support for a single host
with 3 or 4 processors.

SnapDrive  Linux 5-8 Procs (#8022):
This feature provides SnapDrive for Linux support for a single host
with 5 to 8 processors.

SnapDrive  Linux 9+ Procs (#8023):
This feature provides SnapDrive for Linux support for a single host
with 9 or more processors.

SnapDrive for UNIX Media Kit (#8040):
This feature provides a physical media kit that includes SnapDrive
for Linux, Solaris, AIX, and HP-UX.

SnapDrive for Windows (#8050):
This feature provides SnapDrive for Windows function. One feature
must be ordered for each host on which it will be installed. It provides
a software application that is designed to enhance the storage management
capability in a Windows environment, including easier management of
dynamic volume management, cluster management, snapshot management, and
replication management.

Notes

Feature number 8052 is highly recommended when using feature number 8050
with FCP.

If running with FCP, feature 8100 is a corequisite. If running with
iSCSI, the iSCSI Host Support Kit is required. The iSCSI Host Support
Kit is available for download from

SnapDrive for Windows Media Kit (#8051):
This feature provides a physical media kit that includes SnapDrive
for Windows. This feature is required when ordering #8050.

ONTAP DSM for Windows MPIO (#8052):
This feature provides the multipathing MPIO driver for FC data
transmission in Windows environments connected to N series machines. It
is required when FC multipathing function is required.

Note:
Feature number 8052 is highly recommended when using feature number 8050
with FCP.

FCP Host Attach Kit  Windows (#8100):
This feature provides a Host Attach Kit for Windows that includes
drivers, support scripts, installation scripts, and documentation. One
kit must be ordered for each host that is to be attached via FCP.

Base FCP Host Atch Kit  AIX (#8110):
This feature provides the base Host Attach Kit for AIX that includes
drivers, support scripts, installation scripts, and documentation. If
multipathing support is desired, the AIX Multipathing Support feature
that corresponds to the appropriate number of processors on the host
should be ordered.

AIX Multipathing  1-2 Procs (#8111):
This feature enables AIX multipathing support for a single host with
one or two processors. You must also order the Base FCP Host Attach Kit
for AIX if this feature is ordered.

AIX Multipathing  3-4 Procs (#8112):
This feature enables AIX multipathing support for a single host with
three or four processors. You must also order the Base FCP Host Attach
Kit for AIX if this feature is ordered.

AIX Multipathing  5-8 Procs (#8113):
This feature enables AIX multipathing support for a single host with
five to eight processors. You must also order the Base FCP Host Attach
Kit for AIX if this feature is ordered.

AIX Multipathing  9+ Procs (#8114):
This feature enables AIX multipathing support for a single host with
nine or more processors. You must also order the Base FCP Host Attach
Kit for AIX if this feature is ordered.

AIX Media Kit for Multipath (#8119):
This feature provides a physical media kit that includes DotHill
Multipathing Drivers for AIX. It should be ordered when you cannot
download the Media Kit from the NAS support site, or simply require the
software on physical media.

FCP Host Attach Kit  Linux (#8120):
This feature provides a Host Attach Kit for Linux that includes
various drivers, support scripts, installation scripts, and
documentation.

FCP Host Atch Kit  HPUX (#8121):
This feature provides a software application designed to enhance the
storage management capabilities in an HP-UX environment, including easier
dynamic volume management, cluster management, snapshot management, and
replication management. One feature must be ordered for each host on
which the feature will be installed.

FCP Host Atch Kit  Solaris (#8122):
This feature provides a software application designed to enhance the
storage management capabilities in a Solaris environment, including
easier dynamic volume management, cluster management, snapshot
management, and replication management. One feature must be ordered for
each host on which the feature will be installed.

SnapManager/Exchange  Host (#8131):
This feature allows connection of one exchange host server to a
storage controller. One of this feature is required for each exchange
host. The Fibre Channel Protocol feature or iSCSI must be installed on
the attached storage controller.

SnapManager/Exch  Media Kit (#8132):
This feature provides the physical media kit for SnapManager for
Exchange. Only one media kit is needed for a single SnapManager for
Exchange  Filer or Host license. You may order more than one, but a
single media kit may be installed on multiple hosts or storage
controllers.

SnapManager for SQL  Host (#8141):
This feature allows connection of one SQL host server to a storage
controller. One of this feature is required for each SQL host. The
Fibre Channel Protocol feature or iSCSI must be installed on the attached
storage controller.

SnapManager/SQL  Media Kit (#8142):
This feature provides the physical media kit for SnapManager for
SQL. Only one media kit is needed for a single SnapManager for SQL 
Filer or Host license. You may order more than one, but a single kit may
be installed on multiple hosts or storage controllers.

SnapManager for Oracle (#8143):
IBM SnapManager for Oracle is designed to integrate with an Oracle
database and automate crucial tasks such as backup, restore, database
recovery, and cloning. This feature allows connection of one Oracle host
server to a storage controller. One of this feature is required for each
Oracle host. SnapManager for Oracle is only available for Oracle
databases running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or Solaris systems.

Note:
When running SnapManager for Oracle on RHEL, iSCSI or NFS must be
licensed on the N series storage controller. When running SnapManager
for Oracle on Solaris, NFS or FCP must be licensed on the N series
storage controller. When using NFS protocol with either Solaris or RHEL,
FlexClone is a requirement. FlexClone is optional for FCP and iSCSI
environments. SnapRestore is always required with SnapManager for
Oracle. The necessary SnapDrive code and license are included as part of
the SnapManager for Oracle feature. When using iSCSI or FCP, you must
have the appropriate host support kit (iSCSI, which is available via
download) or FCP Host Atch Kit  Solaris (#8122) feature available.
For full details on supported operating system levels and Oracle database
levels, refer to the N series interoperability matrix at

SnapManager/Oracle-Media Kit (#8144):
This feature provides the physical media kit for SnapManager for
Oracle. Only one media kit is needed for a single SnapManager for Oracle
license. You may order more than one, but a single kit may be installed
on multiple hosts or storage controller.

Single Mailbox Recovery

Single Mail Box Recovery for Microsoft Exchange (SMBR) software is
designed to provide rapid recovery of single mail boxes, individual
folders, or single messages from a valid SnapManager backup to the
production Exchange server, to any offline Exchange server, or to an
Outlook .pst file. The software can help save time and money by avoiding
the need for cumbersome and disk-intensive brick-level backups or
investments in a dedicated recovery server infrastructure.

Single Mbox Recovery 100pk (#8150):
This feature provides support for 100 mailboxes.

Single Mbox Recovery 500 pk (#8151):
This feature provides support for 500 mailboxes.

Single Mbox Recovery 1,000 pk (#8152):
This feature provides support for 1,000 mailboxes.

Single Mbox Recovery 2,500 pk (#8153):
This feature provides support for 2,500 mailboxes.

Single Mbox Recovery 5K pk (#8154):
This feature provides support for 5,000 mailboxes.

Single Mbox Recovery 10K pk (#8155):
This feature provides support for 10,000 mailboxes.

Single Mbox Recovery 50K pk (#8156):
This feature provides support for 50,000 mailboxes.

Single Mbox Recovery Med Kt (#8157):
This feature provides the physical media kit for Single Mailbox
Recovery. Only one media kit is needed for a single Single Mailbox
Recovery license. You may order more than one, but a single media kit
may be installed on multiple Exchange Hosts.

SMBR CA-ARCSERVE Extract Wiz (#8158):
The CA-ARCSERVE Extract Wizard is designed to restore both private
and public exchange information, and stored data, from tape and disk
backups, to any alternate location, for example, machine, volume, or
folder, helping eliminate the need for a recovery server.

SMBR Tivoli Tape Extract Wiz (#8159):
The Tivoli Extract Wizard is designed to restore both private and
public exchange information, and stored data, from tape and disk backups,
to any alternate location, for example, machine, volume, or folder,
helping eliminate the need for a recovery server.

SMBR Legato Tape Extract Wiz (#8160):
The Legato Extract Wizard is designed to restore both private and
public exchange information, and stored data, from tape and disk backups,
to any alternate location, for example, machine, volume, or folder,
helping eliminate the need for a recovery server.

SMBR NetBackup Extract Wiz (#8161):
The NetBackup Extract Wizard is designed to restore both private and
public exchange information, and stored data, from tape and disk backups,
to any alternate location, for example, machine, volume, or folder,
helping eliminate the need for a recovery server.

SMBR PST Tape Extract Wiz (#8162):
The PST Extract Wizard is designed to restore both private and
public exchange information, and stored data, from tape and disk backups,
to any alternate location, for example, machine, volume, or folder,
helping eliminate the need for a recovery server.

SMBR HP Extract Wiz (#8163):
The HP Extract Wizard is designed to restore both private and public
exchange information, and stored data, from tape and disk backups, to any
alternate location, for example, machine, volume, or folder, helping
eliminate the need for a recovery server.

SMBR Commvault Galaxy Ex Wiz (#8164):
The Commvault Galaxy Extract Wizard is designed to restore both
private and public exchange information, and stored data, from tape and
disk backups, to any alternate location, for example, machine, volume, or
folder, helping eliminate the need for a recovery server.

SMBR UltraBac Extract Wizard (#8165):
The UltraBac Extract Wizard is designed to restore both private and
public exchange information, and stored data, from tape and disk backups,
to any alternate location, for example, machine, volume, or folder,
helping eliminate the need for a recovery server.

SMBR Agent for Adv Search (#8166):
The SMBR Agent for Advanced Search is designed to restore both
private and public exchange information, and stored data, from tape and
disk backups, to any alternate location, for example, machine, volume, or
folder, helping eliminate the need for a recovery server.

Operations Manager Core (OMC)

The OMC features are designed to provide a central point of control and
to provide alerts, reports, and configuration tools. These tools are
designed to help manage storage and content delivery infrastructure,
consistent with business requirements, and help maximize availability and
reduce total cost of ownership.

OMC provides a license that allows the use of the OMC features on the N
series machine for which they are ordered. This machine is the
"managing" machine; those to be managed are the "managed" machines. All
OMC features must be ordered for
only
the managing machine. One tier license feature must be ordered for each
node to be managed, including the nodes of the managing machine.

A Model A10 and G10 consists of one node; a Model A20 and G20
consists of two nodes. On the initial order, the number (quantity) of
the tier features ordered defines the number of managed nodes, and the N
series machine types and models, for which the feature is authorized.
That number may be increased via a subsequent (MES) order by ordering the
incremental number of OMC tier x license features (#826x). The MES order
must be for the managing machine. For example, if the number of nodes to
be managed is to be increased by ten, the number of #826x features, which
must be ordered in the MES order, is ten. Any combination of #826x
features may be included in the same MES order.

It is necessary to select the appropriate tier for each N series machine
you will be managing with the OMC license. Multiple N series machines
are managed with one OMC license, but the support for multiple machines
must be reflected in the tiers that are ordered. The relationship of N
series machines to tiers, and associated feature numbers, is as follows:

For example, to use OMC to manage one N3700 Model A20, five N5200
Model A10s, and two N7800 Model G20s, you would order
two
of #8262,
five
of #8263, and
four
of #8267.

The initial order of these features provides a key that allows OMC
support of the number of nodes specified. When the number of nodes is
increased by a subsequent order, a new key is assigned allowing use of
OMC for the new total number of nodes. The old key is rendered obsolete.

Note:
The OMC requires only one of feature #8258, regardless of the number of
nodes to be managed.

Operation Mgr Bus Continue (#8256):
This feature provides advanced function for Operations Manager. It
is designed to help minimize downtime by notifying you that customized
preset thresholds and conditions have exceeded operational limits.

Ops Mgr Core tier 2 license (#8262):
This feature provides a license allowing use of the Operations
Manager on one node of an N series tier 2 machine. One of this feature
must be ordered for each node requiring a tier 2 Operations Manager
license.

Ops Mgr Core tier 3 license (#8263):
This feature provides a license allowing use of the Operations
Manager on one node of an N series tier 3 machine. One of this feature
must be ordered for each node requiring a tier 3 Operations Manager
license.

Ops Mgr Core tier 4 license (#8264):
This feature provides a license allowing use of the Operations
Manager on one node of an N series tier 4 machine. One of this feature
must be ordered for each node requiring a tier 4 Operations Manager
license.

Ops Mgr Core tier 5 license (#8265):
This feature provides a license allowing use of the Operations
Manager on one node of an N series tier 5 machine. One of this feature
must be ordered for each node requiring a tier 5 Operations Manager
license.

Ops Mgr Core tier 6 license (#8266):
This feature provides a license allowing use of the Operations
Manager on one node of an N series tier 6 machine. One of this feature
must be ordered for each node requiring a tier 6 Operations Manager
license.

Ops Mgr Core tier 7 license (#8267):
This feature provides a license allowing use of the Operations
Manager on one node of an N series tier 7 machine. One of this feature
must be ordered for each node requiring a tier 7 Operations Manager
license.

Power (line) cords

These features provide two power (line) cords for Model A10, four for Model A20, to supply
external power to the N5600. One power cord feature must be specified, either the PDU power cord
for IEC 320, sheet C13 outlets, or one based on the country or region in which the system will be
installed.

Miscellaneous hardware features

Rack installation

Either feature number 9201 or 9202, but not both, must be included in the order for N5600
Model A10 or A20.

Plant install in 2101 rack (#9201):
This feature specifies that the N5600 will be installed in an IBM System Storage 2101
Model N00 System Rack, by IBM manufacturing, prior to shipment. When selecting this feature, a
2101 Model N00 rack order must be tied to the N5600 order using the multisystem order function.

Field install rack mount kit (#9202):
This feature specifies that the N5200 is to be installed in the field in a customer-provided
rack. Rack mounting hardware is included.

IGF Transaction Indicator (#9556):
This specify feature is used to designate that a new N5600 Model A10 or Model A20 is
involved in an IBM Global Financing transaction (lease or financing). It is for administrative
purposes only.

For a new N5600 order that includes #76xx or #6xxx licensed function features (excluding feature
#6000 or #6050), the IGF Transaction Indicator feature must be ordered as a Record Purposes Only
(RPO) MES to the N5600. This feature is field-install only and cannot be included on the initial
N5600 order.

This feature should not be used for any other #7600 or #6xxx licensed function transactions. It is
not required when adding additional #76xx or #6xxx licensed functions to an installed N5600.

Configuration specify features

Features #9557, #9558, and #9559 must be specified to verify that sufficient Fibre Channel ports
(and sufficient FC HBA for Disk, Dual-port adapters, #1014) are included in the initial order for an
N5600 storage controller.

For a Model A10, the maximum number of feature #9557 that may be specified is four and the
total number of features #9558 and #9559 may not exceed five.

For a Model A20, the maximum number of feature #9557 that may be specified is eight and the
total number of features #9558 and #9559 may not exceed ten.

Num. of FC Target Ports (#9557):
This no-charge feature specifies the number of onboard Fibre Channel ports that are to be
configured as FCP target ports. Target ports added via feature number 1017 must not be included in
this number. FCP target ports are used for Fibre Channel attachment of the N5600 to application
servers (containing Fibre Channel HBAs) or to Fibre Channel storage area networks.

This feature is only relevant if you intend to use the Fibre Channel Protocol feature on the N5600.
For a Model A10, valid choices are 0, 2, and 4. For a Model A20, valid choices are 0, 2, 4,
and 8.

Num. of FC Storage Loops (#9558):
This no-charge feature specifies, on the initial order of an N5600 storage controller, the
number of dual-path Fibre Channel storage loops that are to be configured for the attachment of
EXN2000 storage expansion units. The EXN2000 expansion units, included in the initial order, will
be distributed across the specified number of storage loops.

Num. of SATA Storage Loops (#9559):
This no-charge feature specifies, on the initial order of an N5600 storage controller, the
number of dual-path Fibre Channel storage loops that are to be configured for the attachment of
EXN1000 SATA storage expansion units. The EXN1000 expansion units, included in the initial order,
will be distributed across the specified number of storage loops.

The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product
publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items.
Extensive search facilities are provided, as well as payment options via
credit card. A large number of publications are available online in
various file formats, which can currently be downloaded free of charge.

Displayable softcopy publications

All product publications are offered in displayable softcopy form.
Software and optional features publications related to this product can
also be downloaded from the IBM Network Attached Storage (NAS) support
Web site at

IBM Integrated Technology Services

IBM services include business consulting, outsourcing, hosting services, applications, and other
technology management.

These services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or optimize your IT infrastructure to be
an On Demand Business. They can help you integrate your high-speed networks, storage systems,
application servers, wireless protocols, and an array of platforms, middleware, and communications
software for IBM and many non-IBM offerings. IBM is your one-stop shop for IT support needs.

For details on available services, contact your IBM representative or visit

Note:
Operating at extremes of environment may increase failure probability.

Relative humidity: 10 to 90 (percent, non-condensing)

Wet bulb (caloric value): 853 Btu/hr

Maximum electrical power: 100-240 V ac, 10-5 A per node, 50/60 Hz

Nominal electrical power: 100 to 120 V ac, 4 A; 200 to 240V ac, 2 A

Noise level:

54 dBa @ 1 m @ 22 degrees C

5 bels @ 1 m @ 22 degrees C

Hardware requirements

Licensed machine code (LMC)

The N5600 requires LMC level 7.2, or later. Some N5600 features and functions may not be available
or supported in all environments. Current information on supported environments, prerequisites, and
minimum operating systems levels is available at

Software requirements

Single Mailbox Recover features #8164, #8165, and #8166 require SMBR
V4.0, or later.

Limitations

The N5600 is supported only in rack installations.

This product is functional with the System i and OpenPower
platforms. However, on the System i, support is available only on Linux
on Power and AIX partitions, not i5/OS.

Current license terms for the machine code provided with this product
prohibit transfer of the machine code without approval from Network
Appliance.

Planning information

Customer responsibilities

Following good safety practice, IBM recommends that three or more persons install this product.

Physical configuration and installation planning for the 2868 is a customer responsibility.
Information about physical configuration and installation requirements, including equipment, site,
and power requirements, can be found in the
IBM System Storage N5600 Filer Installation and Setup Instructions
(GC26-7954).

A customer-supplied Ethernet cable is required to connect the machine to a server or Ethernet
network.

Cable orders

Fibre Channel cables are required to connect an expansion unit to a 2868 system. Cables can be
purchased using expansion unit features.

For the two-node Model A20, infiniband cluster cables are required to interconnect the nodes.

Installability:
Estimated time to unpack an IBM System Storage N5600, install it in the rack, and perform a
simple discovery and configuration, is two hours.

Security, auditability, and control

This product uses the security and auditability features of host hardware, host software, and/or
application software to which it is attached.

The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features,
administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications
facilities.

Warranty service:
If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the types of warranty service
specified for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone, or
electronically via an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution
procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is
subject to parts availability. If applicable to your product, parts considered Customer Replaceable
Units (CRUs) will be provided as part of the machine's standard warranty service.

Service levels are response time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of warranty
service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's
normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country and
location specific information. This product is covered by the following types of service.

CRU service and on-site for other selected parts

CRU service: IBM provides replacement CRUs to you for you to install. CRU information and
replacement instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM upon your request.
CRUs are designated as being either a Tier 1 or a Tier 2 CRU.

Tier 1 CRU:
Installation of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request,
you will be charged for the installation.

For machines with on-site same-day response service, IBM will replace a Tier 1 CRU part at your
request, at no additional charge.

Tier 2 CRU:
You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge.

Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for next business day delivery. IBM specifies, in the
materials shipped with a replacement CRU, whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM. When
return is required, 1) return instructions and a container is shipped with the replacement CRU and
2) you may be charged for the replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective CRU within 30
days of your receipt of the replacement.

The following parts have been designated as Tier 1 CRU parts:

AC power cord

AC power supply

Disk drive

Cables

Memory modules

Wrap plug

Operator panel

On-site service

IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a
suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be
clean, well lit, and suitable for the purpose.

During the warranty period, warranty service upgrades provide an enhanced level of on-site service
for an additional charge. A warranty service upgrade must be purchased during the warranty period
and is for a fixed term (duration). It is not refundable or transferable and may not be prorated.
If required, IBM will provide the warranty service upgrade enhanced level of on-site service
acquired by the customer. Service levels are response time objectives and are not guaranteed.

IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically by access to an IBM
Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies.
Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability.

On-site service

IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a
suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be
clean, well lit, and suitable for the purpose. The following service selections are available as
warranty upgrades for your machine type:

CRUs may be provided as part of the machine's standard warranty CRU service except that you may
install a CRU yourself or request IBM installation, at no additional charge, under one of the
on-site service levels specified above. For additional information on the CRU service, see warranty
information.

Maintenance services

If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the types of maintenance service
specified for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or
electronically, via an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution
procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is
subject to parts availability. Service levels are response time objectives and are not guaranteed.
The specified level of maintenance service may not be available in all worldwide locations.
Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service area. Contact your local IBM
representative or your reseller for country and location specific information. The following
service selections are available as maintenance options for your machine type.

On-site service:
IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide
suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be
clean, well lit, and suitable for the purpose.

CRUs:
If your problem can be resolved with a CRU (that is, keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, or hard disk
drive), and depending upon the maintenance service offerings in your geography, IBM will ship the
CRU to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your
machine and are available from IBM upon your request.

Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for next business day delivery. IBM specifies, in the
materials shipped with a replacement CRU, whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM. When
return is required, (1) return instructions and a container is shipped with the replacement CRU and
(2) you may be charged for the replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective CRU within 30
days of your receipt of the replacement.

CRUs may be provided as part of the machine's standard maintenance service except that you may
install a CRU yourself or request IBM installation, at no additional charge, under any of the
on-site service levels specified above.

Usage plan machine:
No

IBM hourly service rate classification:
One. When a type of service involves the exchange of a machine part, the replacement may not
be new, but will be in good working order.

Field-installable features:
Yes

Model conversions:
Yes

Machine installation

Customer setup: Customers are responsible for installation according to the instructions IBM
provides with the machine.

Graduated Program License Charges apply:
No

Licensed machine code:
This product contains, or is provided together with, code which is licensed to the user, not
sold. That code is copyrighted and may be the property of IBM, its suppliers or other third
parties. You are authorized to use the code to the extent set forth in the applicable license
agreements provided with the product. You may also obtain a copy of applicable license agreement by
contacting your IBM representative.

Current license terms for the machine code provided with this product prohibit transfer of the
machine code without approval from Network Appliance.

Machines using machine code:
2868-A10, 2868-A20

IBM may release changes to the machine code. IBM plans to make the machine code changes available
for download from the IBM System Storage technical support Web site

If the machine does not function as warranted and your problem can be
resolved through your application of downloadable machine code, you are
responsible for downloading and installing these designated machine code
changes as IBM specifies. If you would prefer, you may request IBM to
install downloadable machine code changes; however, you may be charged
for that service.

Educational allowance

A reduced charge is available to qualified education customers. The
educational allowance may not be added to any other discount or
allowance.

The prices provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for
the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices
may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to
change without notice. For additional information and current prices,
contact your local IBM representative.

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IBM Global Financing offers competitive financing to
credit-qualified customers to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Our
offerings include financing for IT acquisition, including hardware,
software, and services, both from IBM and other manufacturers or vendors.
Offerings (for all customer segments: small, medium, and large
enterprise), rates, terms, and availability can vary by country. Contact
your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit the Web at

IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the
United States and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to
qualified commercial and government customers. Rates are based on a
customer's credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment type,
and options, and may vary by country. Other restrictions may apply.
Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension, or withdrawal
without notice. Financing solutions from IBM Global Financing can help
you stretch your budget and affordably acquire the new product. But
beyond the initial acquisition, our end-to-end approach to IT management
can also help keep your technologies current, reduce costs, minimize
risk, and preserve your ability to make flexible equipment decisions
throughout the entire technology life cycle. For more financing
information, refer to